The National Archives at Seattle

The National Archives at Seattle

  • Archival Research Room
  • Microfilm Research Room
  • Public Access Computers

Our diverse records are of general historical interest and genealogical. The Seattle facility also serves as a Records Center, storing records from Federal agencies and courts in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, and available for agency retrieval as needed. Our Records Management staff provides assistance to Federal Government agencies.

Construction Notice:   Sand Point Way North Bound Lane Closures

Starting next Thursday, June 20, Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) will begin construction work on Sand Point Way NE between NE 60th Street and NE 65th Street. Contact us to check on the traffic status on the day you plan to visit.

During the work, north bound lanes of Sand Point Way NE between NE 60th Street and NE 64th Street will be closed 24/7 until the end of September.

The current southbound lanes will be revised to allow traffic on one lane in each direction during the closure. Sidewalks will remain open with minor detours. Residents and businesses will have access to their driveways and garages. Motorists should expect traffic delays.

Crews will work from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday. This work is part of the Windermere Sewage Overflow Prevention Project.

Address

6125 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle, Washington 98115-7999

Email: seattle.archives@nara.gov *

Directions

Map showing the location of the Regional Archives in Seattle, WA.

From I-5
Exit I-5 at Highway 520 eastbound. Exit Highway 520 at the Montlake exit. Follow Montlake Boulevard north through the University of Washington. After about a mile Montlake merges into NE 45th Street and then Sand Point Way NE. Follow the signs to Children's Hospital. The facility is located a mile north of Children's Hospital on the west side of Sand Point Way.

From the East
Take Highway 520 westbound and cross the Evergreen Point Floating Bridge. Exit Highway 520 at the Montlake exit. Follow Montlake Boulevard north through the University of Washington. After about a mile Montlake merges into NE 45th Street and then Sand Point Way N E. Follow the signs to Children's Hospital. The facility is located a mile north of Children's Hospital on the west side of Sand Point Way.

By Bus
The facility can be reached on Metro bus routes 74 and 75. Bus stops are within easy walking distance.

Hours

Services for the Public

Monday through Friday, 7:45 A.M. to 4:15 P.M.

Extended Hours:
Second Saturday each month, 9 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. (Microfilm research. Textual research by prior arrangement only.)

Closed weekends (except second Saturday each month), and Federal holidays.

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